Collaborative Robots

Even if it ain’t broke, you still oughta fix it

Even if it ain’t broke, you still oughta fix it

Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager for food and commodities solutions at OMRON Industrial Automation Europe, explores how to make FMCG manufacturing more sustainable through intelligent energy management. Some factory managers take the view that ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. This approach is understandable and, in many instances, valid – particularly if it relates […]

By March 8, 2024 Read More →

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Robot guide dog heralds new assistive technologies

Robot guide dog heralds new assistive technologies

Blind and partially sighted people could soon receive help to find their way around indoor spaces from chatty robot guide dogs currently in development at a Scottish university. Experts from the University of Glasgow have partnered with industry and two leading charities to develop the RoboGuide, an AI-powered four-legged robot which aims to help visually […]

By February 19, 2024 Read More →

Recent News

Optimal puts digitalisation journeys centre stage

Optimal puts digitalisation journeys centre stage

Optimal Industrial Automation has launched its new and improved company website, aimed at providing customers an enhanced online experience as well as easy access to valuable resources and technology insights. The site offers a comprehensive hub to visitors looking for key information on factory automation and state-of-the-art industrial control systems for manufacturing and processing facilities. […]

By February 29, 2024 Read More →
SciYbotic Labs accelerates pharma market entry

SciYbotic Labs accelerates pharma market entry

Optimal Industrial Automation and Optimal Industrial Technologies have jointly developed SciYbotic Labs, a new suite of laboratory automation solutions. These solutions are tailored to boost profitability in pharmaceutical R&D and analytical quality testing. By enhancing efficiency, standardisation, and accuracy in laboratory analysis, SciYbotic Labs enables customers to expedite their market entry. The SciYbotic Labs solution […]

By February 29, 2024 Read More →
LG Motion highlights Techman cobot capabilities

LG Motion highlights Techman cobot capabilities

At MachineBuilding.Live, LG Motion will be highlighting world-recognised component partners as well as its Techman cobot capabilities. Simply put, LG Motion makes things that go in and out, up and down, round and round. The company designs, engineers and supplies a wide range of electro-mechanical motion control systems. The portfolio includes precise, reliable, multi-axis motion control […]

By February 28, 2024 Read More →
Introducing Universal Robots’ heavy payload cobots

Introducing Universal Robots’ heavy payload cobots

Since its first product launch in 2008, Universal Robots has remained dedicated to innovation, and the recent years stand as clear evidence of its commitment. It will be highlighting its heavy payload capabilities at MachineBuilding.Live. The UR20 that came out in 2022 is the company’s top-end model with the longest reach and robust payload capabilities, […]

By February 28, 2024 Read More →
Interroll to showcase Light Conveyor Platform AMR

Interroll to showcase Light Conveyor Platform AMR

Interroll is set to showcase its Light Conveyor Platform (LCP) and LCP Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Top Module at the upcoming IntraLogisteX show. Both products have been developed to increase the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing processes. The LCP transports small conveyor goods weighing up to 50 kilograms. It can handle inclines or declines and […]

By February 28, 2024 Read More →